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NASCAR Begins 2026 Season Prep With Short Track Test at Bristol

2026 season preparations kick off this week with two days (Wednesday & Thursday) of short-track tire testing. Bubba Wallace, Alex Bowman, and Ryan Preece lead the effort as Goodyear refines compounds to balance wear and temperature sensitivity. The test also debuts the Next Gen car's 750HP package, expected to ramp up competition and re-emphasize driving skill next year.